New Mexico has no statewide ban or preemption on expanded polystyrene foam containers, leaving cities and counties free to regulate or prohibit foam food service items.
There is no New Mexico statute restricting expanded polystyrene foam packaging or preempting local action. Municipalities operating under home rule charters or general municipal police powers in NMSA 1978 Chapter 3 may adopt foam container bans, requirements for compostable alternatives, or restaurant-level restrictions. Several New Mexico cities have studied or implemented such regulations as part of broader zero-waste and climate action plans. Food service businesses in regulated jurisdictions must source compliant containers, often switching to paper, fiber, or compostable alternatives.
Where local foam restrictions exist, civil administrative penalties typically apply to noncompliant vendors, often starting around 50 to 100 dollars per violation with escalation.
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise i...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Animal Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 32, 1984) prohibits animals running at large. Nuisance barking is addressed under the animal ordinance and general...
Tijeras, NM
The Village of Tijeras addresses noise under general nuisance provisions in its Code of Ordinances and state law NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreas...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
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